Ex-cop and 9/11 first responder secures Dem nod in bid to unseat firebrand conservative

Michael DeCillis, a former NYPD officer and 9/11 first responder, secured the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in a key House race. The election is part of broader efforts to influence the balance of power in the House, where Republicans hold a slim majority. DeCillis highlights his public service background, including roles in EMS, policing, and education, while positioning Malliotakis as a MAGA-aligned figure.